Batemans Bay Baptist Church

Ephesians 5:21–6:9 | Pastor Anthony Watson

What happens when the good news of Jesus reaches into our closest relationships?

In this message from Ephesians 5:21–6:9, we explore Paul’s teaching about marriage, family, authority and everyday relationships, all under the lordship of Christ.

The passage calls us to humility, love, responsibility and mutual honour, while making clear that biblical leadership is never a licence for control, abuse or harm. Whether at home, at work, in church or wherever we have influence, Jesus is to remain at the centre.

“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” — Ephesians 5:21

Children of the Light | Peter Nelson

What should a life transformed by Jesus actually look like?

In this message from Ephesians 4:17–5:20, Peter Nelson explores Paul’s call to leave behind the old way of life, put on the new self, walk in love, live wisely, and reflect the light of Christ in the world around us.

Following Jesus changes more than what we believe. It begins to reshape our words, choices, relationships and priorities as we learn to live as people made new in Christ.

“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.” — Ephesians 5:8

Built Together | Jason Morris

What does it look like to live in a way that reflects the calling we have received in Christ?

In this message from Ephesians 4:1–6, Jason explores Paul’s call to humility, gentleness, patience and love, and the importance of preserving the unity God has already given His people.

We are not simply individuals following Jesus on our own. In Christ, we are one body, united by one Spirit, one Lord, one faith, one baptism and one God and Father of all.

“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” — Ephesians 4:3

Rooted in Love | Pastor Anthony Watson

How deep is the love of Christ, and what difference does it make to the way we live?

As we continue our journey through Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, we come to one of Paul’s great prayers for the Church. He prays that God’s people would be strengthened by the Spirit, rooted and established in love, and able to grasp together just how wide, long, high and deep the love of Christ really is.

This is more than knowing about God’s love. It is about being formed by it, strengthened by it, and learning to live from it.

“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power… to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” — Ephesians 3:17–18

Ephesians 2:11–3:13 | Pastor Anthony Watson

What does it mean to belong to the people of God?

As we continue our journey through Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, we see that the gospel does more than reconcile us to God. In Christ, those who were once far away are brought near, dividing walls are broken down, and strangers become members of God’s household.

Jesus creates a new community — not built on background, status or difference, but on His grace and peace.

“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” — Ephesians 2:13

Ephesians 1:15–2:10 | Pastor Anthony Watson

What does it really mean to be alive in Christ?

As we continue our journey through Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, Paul prays that our eyes would be opened to the hope we have in Jesus and the incredible power of God at work in us.

Then comes one of the great contrasts of the gospel: we were dead in our sins, but God, rich in mercy and because of His great love for us, made us alive with Christ.

This is not something we achieve or earn. It is the gift of God’s grace.

“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ… it is by grace you have been saved.” — Ephesians 2:4–5

Ephesians 1:1–14 | Pastor Anthony Watson

What does it mean to know that, in Christ, we have already been given every spiritual blessing?

As we begin our journey through Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, we discover that Paul doesn’t start by telling Christians what they need to do. He begins by reminding us of what God has already done.

We are chosen and adopted by the Father, redeemed and forgiven through the Son, and sealed by the Holy Spirit.

Along the way, we also explore a simple way of reading Scripture — looking behind the text, in the text, and in front of the text — as we seek to understand God’s Word and allow it to shape our lives today.

Before behaviour comes belonging. Before instruction comes identity. Before our response comes God’s grace.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us… with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” — Ephesians 1:3

Mark 14:1–11 | Pastor Anthony Watson

What is Jesus worth to you?

In a house in Bethany, a woman comes to Jesus carrying something precious — an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume. She breaks it and pours it out. Others call it wasteful. Jesus calls it beautiful.

In Nothing Held Back, we explore this remarkable act of devotion and what it teaches us about the worth of Jesus, the things we hold most tightly, and the invitation to live with open hands.

The perfume was precious.

But Jesus was more precious still.

What might it look like for us to trust Him with everything?

John 14:1–11 | Pastor Anthony Watson

What picture of God are you carrying?

An angry policeman? A distant landlord? A disappointed parent? A scorekeeper? Sometimes the images we carry of God become distorted—and those distortions can shape the way we see ourselves, the way we see others, and the way we live.

When Philip says to Jesus, “Lord, show us the Father,” Jesus gives a remarkable answer: “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.”

In this message, we lay down some of our distorted images of God and look again at Jesus, the One who reveals the Father.

When we see Jesus more clearly, we see God more clearly. And when we see God more clearly, we begin to see ourselves and others differently too.

Matthew 14:22-33 | Peter Nelson

The Great Confession

Who is Jesus?

As the disciples witness His power over the wind and the waves, they are led to one of the most profound declarations in all of Scripture: “Truly You are the Son of God.”

In this message, Peter Nelson explores what this great confession means, why it matters, and how recognising Jesus for who He truly is transforms the way we live, trust, and follow Him today.